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Job Description

The Asset Backed Securitization Group (“ABSG”) originates loans and structures/underwrites term ABS issuance secured by financial assets originated and serviced by captive finance companies, banks and other specialty finance companies. 

Overview

Managing Directors are deal team leaders who lead and work with members of the ABSG team to originate transactions and oversee execution. Individual will manage the entire deal underwriting and execution process:  pitching, structuring, rating agency engagement, investor marketing, pricing, document execution, closing and ongoing monitoring. 

Primary responsibilities include:

Managing Team Members (Director, VP’s, and Associates) in the creation, drafting and maintenance of term ABS bond market and comparable issuer analysis and presentation materials used in issuer client meetings, updates and proposals

Pitching clients on proposed ideas and transactions

Managing Team Members (Directors, VP’s, and Associates) in the maintenance of ABS issuer portfolio data analysis

Presenting ABS lending transactions to credit risk management

Managing Team Members (Director, VP’s, and Associates) in the monitoring of ABS asset class performance

Manage new asset class approval process

Prepare financial models that assess the economic impact of potential ABS debt transactions and determine the qualitative merits/drawbacks

Manage investor, syndicate and issuer communication related to the execution of term ABS bond offerings, including completion of internal procedures, legal documentation review, marketing materials review

Work collaboratively with internal deal team members, including Credit Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Sales & Trading, and Legal professionals

Work with external deal team members during deal execution

Qualifications

Required Skills

BS/BA required, concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred.

Mastery of Excel, PowerPoint, INTEX and Bloomberg

High level of personal motivation, strong interpersonal skills and a broad intellectual capacity

Demonstrated existing ABS issuer/client relationships (both term ABS and ABS lending origination)

Demonstrated capability for analysis and strategic thinking

Teamwork and management skills and the ability to communicate ideas and recommendations effectively

Comfortable functioning both independently and as part of a team, meeting stringent deadlines and work quality standards

Deep understanding of ABS market, deal structures, corporate financial statements and SEC filings

Desired Skills

Previous experience supporting asset backed banking teams and with the ABS markets

10+ years’ work experience

Series 79 and 63 licenses

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Basic term and optional term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Pregnancy disability and parental leave

401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.  

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $194,225.00 - $228,500.00 - $251,350.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.